Nançay Radio Observatory

The Nançay Radio Observatory, opened in 1956, is part of , and also associated with the University of Orléans. It is located in the department of in the Sologne region of .
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Wikipedia
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  • Observatory
  • Description: radio observatory in France
  • Also known as
    “Nancay station”
    “Station de Radioastronomie de Nançay”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Château de Nançay and Église Saint-Laurian de Nançay.
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is a castle, which is situated 3 km south of Nançay Radio Observatory.
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is a church, which is situated 3 km south of Nançay Radio Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Neuvy-sur-Barangeon.
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is a commune in the department in central . is situated 8 km southeast of Nançay Radio Observatory.

Nançay Radio Observatory

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Latitude
47.37524° or 47° 22′ 31″ north
Longitude
2.19465° or 2° 11′ 41″ east
Open location code
8FV495GV+3V
Open­Street­Map ID
way 70227427
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­observatory
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Wiki­data ID
Q60643512

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Urdu—“Nançay Radio Observatory” goes by many names.

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